This was the first time for me to use an ultra light setup. It was a very good experience and I think for a seven-day-trip like this one, it is perfect. I could cover pretty long distances (1150km in total), even over mountains when necessary. And if there would have been more daylight, it could have been more.
But I don’t think I would choose this setup for a long summer trip. Compared with the recumbent, I missed the comfortable seat and the better view. The speed is about 30% lower but that doesn’t matter when you enjoy the ride. Different bikes for different purposes.
However I learned a lot about the amount of luggage you actually need. So my next trip will probably be something in between light and heavy. Unfortunately it will be a long time until then.